The Old State House, part 2

This summer, in 10 posts: post 7 {Boston}

Phew! All the snooping around Boston is almost drawn to an end… we’ve got two more stops —other than this second and final part at the Old State House— one at the Museum of Science and one at the observatory of the Prudential Center Tower (basically you’ll get to enjoy views of Boston from up above!). Now, where were we when I last showed you around this fine building? Okay, moving on!

The American war effort required all ranks of society to band together, but in the years following, Boston’s “better sort” reasserted their power. John Hancock was among the wealthiest men in the new nation when he was elected governor of Massachusetts in 1780. Hancock lived in this elegant manor atop Beacon Hill, adjacent to where the current State House now stands.

Pepper shaker made by local silversmith Jacob Hurd and used to dispense a rare, imported spice, this pepper shaker tells a complex story about life in the 18th-century Boston.

These pewter mugs from London were intended for an elegant table. They were repurposed by affluent compatriots like John Hancock and Samuel Adams for refreshment on the Lexington battlefield.

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